About the course
T Levels are technical qualifications - equivalent to three A Levels – that combine classroom study with industry placements. They have been designed to be of the highest standards, but also to equip you with the vital skills required in the workplace. Myerscough College offers you the opportunity to study a T-Level in Tree and Woodland Management (Arboriculture), to develop a comprehensive understanding of Arboriculture encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills. It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Level 2 Technical Certificate students. Myerscough College has a proud and successful 126-year history of delivering land- based qualifications. The Preston campus is the home of the National Centre for Arboriculture, which houses a purpose built indoor climbing room and chainsaw workshop. The centre is stocked with all major manufacture chainsaws including Stihl, Husqvarna, and Echo; including both petrol and electric chainsaws. We also have an arboretum featuring the national collection of Aesculus.sp (Horse Chestnut) trees and an adjacent Pinetum which contains two magnificent examples of Giant Redwood amongst other coniferous trees.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: Two Years (70 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
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Course Modules
Biosecurity
Business
Communication
Environment
Environment and plant health
Environment and plant health 2
Equality
Ethics
Finance
Health and Safety
Information and Data
Perform complex arboriculture operations
Perform tree and site maintenance
Plan for tree and site maintenance
Plant Growth and Development
Prepare for complex arboriculture operations
Relationship Management
Supply Chain
Sustainability
Tree management planning
Tree surveys and inspections
Working in the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care Sector
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements for all T Levels will be a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (including Maths, English Language and Science). T-Levels are available for 16 to 19-year-old students. They are also available to students up to the age of 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. Applicants for courses in Arboriculture studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weathers, work as part of a team on practical and theory tasks, work on physically demanding tasks and have a passion for the industry.
This course is designed for students who wish to develop the core practical skills and knowledge to seek employment in the Forestry/Arboriculture industry. It will prepare you for entry into a practical employment position within the industry. Alternatively, it provides an ideal progression route to higher education. Assessment of technical qualifications is a mixture of internal practical assessment of skills conducted by the teaching team, internal written assignments marked by the teaching team, an externally set synoptic examination that combines the knowledge and practical skills of all of the mandatory units, an external online exam that combines the knowledge of all mandatory units, an online health and safety exam and a employer set project. The assessments and exams are spread throughout the two years. Students will also receive training and assessment in a range of additional qualifications, which will enhance your employability. Additional Qualifications - NPTC Certification. As part of the course you will be given the option to sit NPTC assessments to demonstrate your competency in; Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting Manually fed wood chipper felling trees safely using a chainsaw. Aerial rescue Chainsaw from a rope and harness Aerial rigging operations The NPTC qualifications will be embedded as part of your qualification and will be delivered according to group need. For students aged 19+ at commencement of the course a cost of £150 per assessment is payable to Myerscough College finance department before the assessment can take place.
The T-Level in Tree and Woodland Management course allows progression to; Advance to higher education with university-level arboriculture or forestry courses. Pursue professional certifications with the Arboricultural Association. Enter the workforce directly with the skills needed for a successful career. Progression onto degree programmes at other universities is dependent upon their own individual entry criteria. This might include specific requirements relating to the type of course being studied, the particular ‘modules’ or ‘units’ studied on a course, the work-experience that you’ve undertaken or even previous GCSE attainment. Entry requirements can also change from year-to-year. It is essential that, if you have a clear career goal in mind, you check and confirm the entry requirements of your preferred degree programme prior to commencing your Level 3 studies here at Myerscough. Information, Advice and Guidance will be provided by the College to support you in making the right choices, but please ensure that you have taken time to consider your future career goals and the specific entry requirements at other universities. The UCAS website is a good starting point: https://www.ucas.com/
Mandatory items are as follows Chainsaw protective trouser ranging from £100-£350? Chainsaw protective boots ranging from £100 - £350 ? Chainsaw protective gloves Approx. £50 ? High visibility shirt Approx. £20 ? Optional Climbing helmet with Chipper spec ear defenders approx. £100? All these items are needed in the first few weeks of college starting; however, we often get suppliers in who offers students discounts. We also attend trade shows where students can get discounts on all the above items.